Librarian Salary in Utah (2026)
$25.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,934/year ($3,578/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 47th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 1,630 Librarian jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $53,730 a year — though pay ranges from $35,810 for newcomers to $99,890 at the top.
Librarian pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $53,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,630 Librarian jobs in Utah (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Librarian salary of $53,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,934 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $53,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,268 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,110 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,418 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,934 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,578 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in Utah?
- The median Librarian salary in Utah is $53,730 per year ($25.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,600 and $77,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in Utah?
- On the median salary of $53,730, a single filer in Utah takes home about $42,934 per year ($3,578 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,630 Librarian jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.